Joel
5 countries#219 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Joel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
282,250 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #219 · peaked in 1985 with 4,661 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20,359 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #204 · peaked in 2005 with 1,070 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
18,222 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #173 · peaked in 2005 with 978 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,262 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #138 · peaked in 2003 with 74 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
875 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #278 · peaked in 2008 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
310 births recorded 1956–2022 · currently #1419 · peaked in 2011 with 29 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Joel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #123 | — |
| 2007 | #123 | — |
| 2008 | #113 | ↑10 |
| 2009 | #116 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #132 | ↓16 |
| 2011 | #132 | — |
| 2012 | #144 | ↓12 |
| 2013 | #144 | — |
| 2014 | #154 | ↓10 |
| 2015 | #158 | ↓4 |
| 2016 | #166 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #177 | ↓11 |
| 2018 | #188 | ↓11 |
| 2019 | #187 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #207 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #211 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #209 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #212 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #219 | ↓7 |
| 2025 | #219 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Joel
Is Joel a popular name?
Yes — Joel currently ranks #219 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Joel more common for boys or girls?
Joel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Joel most popular?
Joel peaked in 1985 in United States, with 4,661 recorded births that year.
Is Joel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Joel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #262 in 1880 to #219 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Joel?
At least 302,919 babies have been recorded with the name Joel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Joel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Joel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Joel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Joel include Baker, Rafael, Tyler, Kevin.
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